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Hand Therapy in Practice

University of Derby online learning

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    12 Weeks

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

The aim of this module is to promote professional competence within hand therapy, whilst considering the evidence base for specific aspects of practical hand therapy such as technique and modality selection. We've developed this practically based module in collaboration with the British Association of Hand Therapists.

About this course

On completion of this course you should be able to:

Develop knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of practical hand therapy.
Demonstrate clinical reasoning for a variety of treatment techniques/interventions used in the specialist clinical field of hand therapy.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of a practical hand therapy intervention

Occupational therapy, physiotherapy

an undergraduate degree (at least 2:2) or a diploma in occupational therapy or physiotherapy, or an equivalent qualification;
an English Language GCSE grade C or equivalent;
You’ll also need to currently work in the clinical field of hand therapy.

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Subjects

  • Demonstration
  • Attendance
  • Therapy
  • Practical
  • Participation
  • Include
  • Education
  • Package
  • Actively
  • Distance
  • Learning

Course programme

Module description

About this module

The module involves attendance at a five day summer school, which will include demonstration and participation in many aspects of practical hand therapy. This will include:
  • Splinting – principles of static and dynamic splinting
  • Treatment techniques used to reduce oedema e.g. coban wrapping,
  • Treatment techniques used in the management of
  • sensory disturbance
  • stiffness
  • pain e.g. complex regional pain syndrome
  • Patient education
Attendance will be supported by a distance learning package. Students will be actively encouraged to support their learning by observing, participating and undertaking a wide range of clinical activities pertinent to the module content.

Additional information

If you are funding your own study, the full cost of this module is £800.

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